Paralegal Officer (PLG/LS 5)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing paralegal support to the Senior Assistant Attorney General, by conducting research to support legal proceedings, and assisting with the preparation of legal submissions, affidavits and correspondences. 💰 salary range $2,803,771 - $3,770,760 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Responsibilities

• • Examines and accepts documents served on the OSC;
• • Assists the Legal Officer in the preparation of cases for Court and other legal documents relevant to the OSC;
• • Prepares legal documents and letters with respect to litigation and defence;
• • Checks Court files to ensure that documents on the files corresponds with the OSC’s files;
• • Liaises with the Attorney General’s Chambers and other MDAs, regarding matters submitted;
• • Assists with gathering and analyzing research data, such as those pertaining to the Public Service Regulations and the Constitution of Jamaica;
• • Assists the Legal Officer with researches related to locating precedent cases at a legal library;
• • Receives and responds to telephone and email messages from clients;
• • Liaises with the Registry in maintaining filing system for the Legal Unit;
• • Assists in preparing legal documents, including briefs, appeals, submissions, contracts, inter alia;
• • Prepares draft responses to requests for information, in keeping with the Access to Information Act;
• • Prepares Quarterly Reports;
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Sound knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica, in particular the Constitution of Jamaica and the Public Service Regulations
• • Knowledge of the current Staff Orders for the Public Service
• • Knowledge of legal terminologies and principles
• • Proficient use of relevant computer applications

Qualifications

• • Four (4) CSEC/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English Language and a numeric subject;
• • Certificate in Paralegal Studies;
• • Three (3) years related working experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be submitted no later than Friday, 9th May, 2025, to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development Office of the Services Commissions (Central Government) 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 💰 Email: hrm@osc.gov.jm ℹ️ Please indicate the name of the post that you are applying for in the subject line Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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